Usain Bolt alerts Manchester United to his availability – if the price is right

Usain Bolt has issued a tongue-in-cheek come-and-get-me plea to Sir
Alex Ferguson – saying he’d consider turning out for Manchester United alongside Robin van Persie and
Wayne Rooney, but only if the money was comparable.

Usain Bolt: ‘Oi, Fergie! You’ve got my number’ (Picture: Reuters)

The Jamaican sprinter has never been one to advocate modesty – and let’s face it when you can cover 100m in 9.58 seconds and have the world pulling your ‘lightning bolt’ pose, why should you?

But the multiple Olympic champion now reckons he can take on the likes of Rooney and Van Persie for a starting place on United’s team-sheet.

Appearing on the new series of The Jonathan Ross Show, Bolt announced his desire to give football a shot – if the money’s up there, of course.

‘I’ll be there, if the money’s right. No problem,’ he said, when asked by how he’d respond if Ferguson gave him a call.

Bolt’s goal celebrations may get quite predictable (Picture: Getty)

‘That’s definitely one thing I want to try. I think I’ll be good. I can do that. I’ve got the skills.’

Humility as well… what a guy.

Thinking of the prospect of Bolt flying down the wing in the Premier League, we hope he’s not joking.

Think of the fear Theo Walcott strikes into defenders when he runs at them – now treble it… Come on Fergie, what are you waiting for?!